Makeup Applicator Brush Device with Integrated Makeup Product Reservoir

ABSTRACT

The present invention relates to a makeup applicator brush device for storing and dispensing a cosmetic/makeup product for application onto the skin of a user, thereby eliminating the need to carry multiple bottles of makeup. The device is a combination of a makeup bottle and a brush and features a reservoir for storing and dispensing makeup product onto bristles of a brush head. The makeup product is selectively dispensed upon either pushing a push button disposed on a wand of the device or by turning a connector disposed between the wand and brush head of the device. The device can be used for storing and dispensing any type of cosmetic formulation and allows for convenient, compact, and portable application in a singular brush.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S.Provisional Application No. 63/212,834, which was filed on Jun. 21, 2021and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to the field of makeup brushesand application of makeup products onto the skin. More specifically, thepresent invention relates to a novel makeup brush that has an integratedreservoir that can be filled with liquid foundation or loose powder. Thereservoir is configured to dispense makeup product to bristles of abrush area for application of makeup product onto the skin of a user.The makeup brush offers users an effective method to applying makeup andobviates the need to carry multiple bottles of makeup while facilitatingsmooth makeup application. Accordingly, the present disclosure makesspecific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated thataspects of the present invention are also equally applicable to otherlike applications, devices, and methods of manufacture.

BACKGROUND

By way of background, cosmetics products, and specifically makeupproducts, have been used throughout history to enhance the visualappearance of users. Presently, the use of cosmetics for improvingappearances for work, leisure, and other social settings is common andwidespread. Besides general, everyday use, makeup is used to dramaticeffect in fashion, theater applications and more. Makeup productsinclude lipstick for enhancing lips, pencils to enhance eyebrows,foundation to even skin tone, concealers to cover blemishes, mascara foreyes and many more. Most of the makeup products are applied to skinusing feathered brushes also known as makeup brushes. Brushes are infact favored by individuals to apply makeup products as the brushes canbe used for evenly applying makeup products of various forms. Makeupproducts in the form of a powder, a solid, a liquid, a viscoussubstance, and more can be easily applied by brushes.

Makeup products are generally commercially available in small bottlesand containers. The makeup brushes are used for gently applying themakeup product on the face and any other parts of the body. Commonly, abrush is swirled into the makeup/cosmetic product, and the makeupproduct is gently applied after tapping off the excess makeup productfrom the bristles of the brush. Applying makeup products is difficultoutdoors and during commuting as individuals need to carry both thebrushes and the makeup product containers together. Conventional brushesdo not provide storage space for storing makeup products and therefore,individuals need to carry separate makeup product containers.Individuals desire improved makeup brushes that can be used for bothstoring and applying different types of cosmetic products.

Therefore, there exists a long felt need in the art for an improvedmakeup brush that can be filled with a makeup product for directapplication through bristles of the brush. There is also a long feltneed in the art for a makeup brush that features a reservoir in the wandportion of the brush for storing and dispensing makeup product.Additionally, there is a long felt need in the art for a makeupapplicator apparatus that does not require individuals to carry aseparate makeup container. Moreover, there is a long felt need in theart for a makeup applicator brush that can be designed for use withvarious types of makeup products. Further, there is a long felt need inthe art for a makeup brush that functions both as a makeup container anda brush. Finally, there is a long felt need in the art for a makeupbrush that offers a way to effectively apply makeup and obviates theneed to carry multiple bottles of makeup products.

The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodimentthereof, comprises a makeup applicator brush device. The makeup brushcan be filled with liquid foundation or loose powder. The brush offersusers an effective method to applying makeup and obviates the need tocarry multiple bottles of makeup. The makeup brush further comprising abrush head consisting of a plurality of recessed bristles extendingradially outwards from the brush head, a connector, and a longitudinalwand; a reservoir disposed inside the wand; the reservoir is configuredto store the liquid foundation or loose powder therein; the reservoir iscoupled to the brush head with a shaft wherein the shaft is used forcarrying the stored liquid foundation or loose powder from the reservoirto the recessed bristles for applying and dispersing the liquidfoundation or loose powder onto the skin of a target user.

In this manner, the makeup product applicator apparatus of the presentinvention accomplishes all of the forgoing objectives and provides userswith a makeup brush that can be filled with liquid or powdered makeupproducts. The apparatus features a reservoir in the wand portion of thebrush that can easily store and dispense makeup into the bristles ofbrush area. The apparatus obviates the need to carry multiple bottles ofmakeup and facilitates smooth makeup application.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The following presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basicunderstanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summaryis not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identifykey/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its solepurpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as aprelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodimentthereof, comprises a makeup applicator brush device. The makeup brushfurther comprising a brush head consisting of a plurality of recessedbristles, a connector, and a longitudinal wand; a reservoir disposedinside the wand; the reservoir is configured to store a makeup producttherein; the reservoir is coupled to the brush head with a shaft whereinthe shaft is used for carrying the stored makeup product from thereservoir to the recessed bristles for applying and dispersing themakeup product onto the skin of a target user.

In yet another embodiment, the makeup product is dispensed from thereservoir upon rotating the connector in a clockwise direction.

In yet another embodiment, the shaft extends from the reservoir to thebrush head via the connector.

In yet another embodiment, the brush head and the wand are removablyattached to each other.

In yet another embodiment, a makeup brush configured to store andselectively dispense makeup product is disclosed. The makeup brushincludes a wand including a reservoir for storing a makeup product, apush button positioned near the top end of the wand, a suction pipeconnecting the push button and the reservoir, a brush head consisting ofuniform bristles for applying makeup product onto the skin of a user, ashaft connecting the reservoir and the brush head wherein the storedmakeup product is dispensed from the reservoir to the brush head throughthe shaft upon activation of the push button by a user, and thedispensed makeup product is received by the bristles for uniformlyapplying onto the skin of the user.

In yet another embodiment, a door is disposed on an exterior surface ofthe wand to access the reservoir to refill makeup product in thereservoir.

In yet another embodiment, the brush head and the wand can be detachedby rotating the connector three hundred and sixty degrees.

In yet another embodiment, a makeup brush that obviates the need tocarry multiple bottles of makeup products is disclosed. The makeup brushincludes a wand, a brush area having a plurality of bristles, areservoir in the wand portion for storing and dispensing makeup into thebrush area for applying the makeup product, wherein the makeup productcan be dispensed upon turning or actuating a connector disposed betweenthe brush area and the wand or can be dispensed upon pressing a pushbutton positioned on the top of the wand.

In yet another embodiment, a method of applying a makeup product isdisclosed. The method includes the steps of providing a makeup brush,the makeup brush is configured to be filled with a makeup productthrough the wand and dispensing the makeup product onto the face of auser; filling the makeup product into a reservoir disposed inside thewand; activating a push button disposed on the top of the wand todispense the makeup product and to apply the makeup product onto theface.

In yet another embodiment, a method of applying a makeup product isdisclosed. The method includes the steps of providing a makeup brush,the makeup brush is configured to be filled with a makeup productthrough the wand and dispensing the makeup product onto the face of auser through a brush head; filling the makeup product into a reservoirdisposed inside the wand; turning or actuating a connector disposedbetween the wand and the brush head to dispense the makeup product andapplying the makeup product on the face.

Numerous benefits and advantages of this invention will become apparentto those skilled in the art to which it pertains upon reading andunderstanding of the following detailed specification.

To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certainillustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein inconnection with the following description and the annexed drawings.These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various waysin which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and areintended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Otheradvantages and novel features will become apparent from the followingdetailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The description refers to provided drawings in which similar referencecharacters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and inwhich:

FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of acosmetic applicator apparatus of the present invention in accordancewith the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of another embodiment of thecosmetic applicator apparatus of the present invention in accordancewith the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 3 illustrates another embodiment of accessing the reservoir of thecosmetic storage and applicator apparatus of various embodiments of thepresent invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 4 illustrates an enlarged view of the recessed bristles used inmakeup brush of various embodiments of the present invention inaccordance with the disclosed architecture; and

FIG. 5 illustrates a flow diagram illustrating steps performed in usingthe makeup brush of the present invention for applying makeup product inaccordance with the disclosed architecture.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENT INVENTION

The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, whereinlike reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout.In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerousspecific details are set forth in order to provide a thoroughunderstanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovationcan be practiced without these specific details. In other instances,well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form inorder to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments arediscussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are describedonly to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are notintended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limitthe scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment neednot have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in otherembodiments, any of the features described herein from differentembodiments may be combined.

As noted above, there is a long felt need in the art for an improvedmakeup brush that can be filled with a makeup product for directapplication through bristles of the brush. There is also a long feltneed in the art for a makeup brush that features a reservoir in the wandportion of the brush for storing and dispensing makeup product.Additionally, there is a long felt need in the art for a makeupapplicator apparatus that does not require individuals to carry aseparate makeup container. Moreover, there is a long felt need in theart for a makeup applicator brush that can be designed for use withvarious types of makeup products. Further, there is a long felt need inthe art for a makeup brush that functions both as a makeup container andbrush. Finally, there is a long felt need in the art for a makeup brushthat offers a way to effectively apply makeup and obviates the need tocarry multiple bottles of makeup products.

The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is a novel makeupbrush configured to store and selectively dispense a makeup product. Themakeup brush includes a wand including a reservoir for storing a makeupproduct, a push button positioned near the top end of the wand, asuction pipe connecting the push button and the reservoir, a brush headconsisting of uniform bristles for applying makeup product onto the skinof a user, a shaft connecting the reservoir and the brush head whereinthe stored makeup product is dispensed from the reservoir to the brushhead through the shaft upon activation of the push button by a user andthe dispensed makeup product is received by the bristles for uniformlyapplying onto the skin of the user.

Referring initially to the drawings, FIG. 1 illustrates a perspectiveview of one potential embodiment of a cosmetics applicator apparatus ofthe present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. Thecosmetics applicator apparatus 100 of the present invention is designedas a unique makeup brush for applying makeup and having a reservoirdisposed in a wand of the apparatus 100 for storing a makeup/cosmeticitem. The stored makeup item is easily dispensed onto bristles of theapparatus 100 for a smooth makeup application.

More specifically, the cosmetics applicator 100 has a brush head 102consisting of a plurality of individual recessed bristles 104. Thebristles 104 extend radially outwards from the base 1020 of the brushhead 102 and are used for dispersing a cosmetic 106 stored in areservoir 108 disposed in a wand 110 of the apparatus 100. The bristles104 may have an opening for dispensing the makeup product. The bristles104 are preferably uniform in thickness and height and provide afeathered appearance to the brush head 102. The bristles 104 are usedfor application and dispersing of the cosmetic 106 onto a surface (skin)of a subject.

The cosmetic 106 stored in the reservoir 108 can be of any type, suchas, but not limited to, liquid, solid, powdered, aqueous solution,non-aqueous solution, emulsions, and others as known in the art, or acombination thereof. The brush head 102 can be of any geometric ornon-geometric shape and preferably is of circular shape. The bristles104 can be made out of plastic, nylon, or other synthetic fibers, andmay be dyed. Alternatively, the bristles 104 can be made from squirrel,badger, mink, kolinsky sable, or weasel hairs; lesser-grade fibersinclude goat- and pony-bristle blends.

The wand 110 is a hollow ergonomic handle used for holding the apparatus100 during use. The wand 110 is removably attached to the brush head 102using a screwing or threaded mechanism wherein a connector 112 is usedfor screwing the handle 110 and the brush head 102 together. Thereservoir 108 is an interior chamber for storing the cosmetic product106 and is coupled to the brush head 102 through a shaft 114. The shaft114 passes through the connector 112 and terminates at the brush head102 in the opening 1140. The shaft 114 allows the cosmetic 106 stored inthe reservoir 108 to dispense through the bristles 104 to apply anddisperse onto the skin of a user/target.

The wand 110 can be made of any appropriate material known in the art,such as, but not limited to, wood, plastic, polymer, ceramic, glass,metal, or a combination thereof. The wand 110 can be cylindrical or canhave ridges. The wand 110 is preferably of unitary construction. Thewand 110 and the brush head 102 are removable parts of the applicatorapparatus 100 and can be removed to refill the reservoir 108 whencosmetic 106 is exhausted in the reservoir 108.

The apparatus 100 generally distributes the cosmetic 106 evenly, removesexcess product, and gives it a more skin-like texture and appearancethan when alternative brushes or methods are used. In the presentembodiment, the cosmetic 106 travels from the reservoir 108 to thebristles 104 when the brush head 102 is slightly pressed against theskin of a user. Preferably, the cosmetic/makeup product 106 is dispensedfrom the reservoir 108 when the connector 112 is rotated, for exampleninety-degrees, along the axis thereof.

FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of another embodiment of thecosmetic applicator apparatus of the present invention in accordancewith the disclosed architecture. In the present embodiment, the wand 202of the apparatus 200 has a push button 204 at the top end 2020. Areservoir 206 is disposed inside the wand 202 and is used for storing acosmetic product. The reservoir 206 is coupled to the push button 204using a suction pipe 208. The reservoir 206 is also coupled to the brushhead 210 through a shaft 212 for migrating the cosmetic product storedin the reservoir 206 to the bristles 214 positioned on the brush head210.

The bristles 214 are positioned uniformly on the brush head 210 forapplying and dispersing the cosmetic product onto the skin of a user.The bristles 214 receive uniform supply of the cosmetic product from thereservoir 206 when the push button 204 is pressed by a user foractivating the suction pipe 208. When the push button 204 is released,the suction pipe 208 blocks the migration of the cosmetic product fromthe reservoir 206 to the brush head 210, thereby allowing selectivedispensing of the cosmetic from the reservoir 206 and preventingaccidental or unintentional discharge of the cosmetic product. Thereservoir can be refilled with a cosmetic product by removing the brushhead 210 from the wand 202.

FIG. 3 illustrates another embodiment of accessing the reservoir of thecosmetic storage and applicator apparatus of various embodiments of thepresent invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. In thepresent embodiment, an accessing door 302 is disposed on the wand 304for accessing the reservoir 306 to refill the cosmetic product 308 inthe reservoir 306.

More specifically, the hinged door 302 can be opened to selectivelyaccess the reservoir 306 to refill the cosmetic product 308. The hingeddoor 302 can be closed to seal the wand 304, thereby preventing anyleakage of the cosmetic product. The door 302 is especially useful indesign of the applicator apparatus where the apparatus has a one-piecestructure and the brush head and the wand are not detachable.

FIG. 4 illustrates an enlarged view of the recessed bristles used in amakeup brush of various embodiments of the present invention inaccordance with the disclosed architecture. As illustrated, eachindividual bristle 402 can have an opening 404 at the proximal end ofthe bristle for dispensing the makeup product received from thereservoir disposed inside the wand as described in other embodiments ofthe present invention. More specifically, a continuous recess or openingis disposed throughout a length of each bristle 402 for dispensingmakeup product.

FIG. 5 illustrates a flow diagram illustrating steps performed in usingthe makeup brush of the present invention for applying makeup product inaccordance with the disclosed architecture. Initially, a user refillsthe reservoir with a desired makeup product (Step 502). The makeupproduct can be in any form including liquid and powder form. Then, usingan appropriate mechanism of either pushing the button, actuating, orturning the connector, makeup product is dispensed from the reservoir(Step 504). Then, any additional makeup product on the bristles istapped off as per preferences of a user (Step 506). Finally, thedispensed makeup product is applied and dispersed uniformly onto theskin of a user (Step 508).

The makeup brush of various embodiments of the present invention allowsusers to store makeup product of their desire in the makeup brush forapplication onto the skin. The makeup brush provides a low-cost andmultipurpose device replacement of carrying separate makeup brushes andmakeup products bottles.

Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claimsto refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the artwill appreciate, different persons may refer to the same feature orcomponent by different names. This document does not intend todistinguish between components or features that differ in name but notstructure or function. As used herein “makeup applicator brush device,”“makeup brush,” “cosmetics applicator apparatus,” “cosmetic storage andapplicator apparatus,” and “makeup product storage and dispensing brushdevice” are interchangeable and refer to the makeup product storage anddispensing brush device 100 of the present invention.

Notwithstanding the forgoing, the makeup product storage and dispensingbrush device 100 of the present invention can be of any suitable sizeand configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overallconcept of the invention, provided that it accomplishes the above statedobjectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that themakeup product storage and dispensing brush device 100 as shown in theFIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes andshapes of the makeup product storage and dispensing brush device 100 arewell within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensionsof the makeup product storage and dispensing brush device 100 areimportant design parameters for user convenience, the makeup productstorage and dispensing brush device 100 may be of any size that ensuresoptimal performance during use and/or that suits the user's needs and/orpreferences.

Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplaryembodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the presentinvention. While the embodiments described above refer to particularfeatures, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments havingdifferent combinations of features and embodiments that do not includeall of the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the presentinvention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications,and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with allequivalents thereof.

What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subjectmatter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivablecombination of components or methodologies for purposes of describingthe claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art mayrecognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimedsubject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter isintended to embrace all such alterations, modifications and variationsthat fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in eitherthe detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to beinclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising”is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.

What is claimed is:
 1. A cosmetic applicator comprising: a wand having acentral reservoir; a brush head mounted to a base of said wand; whereinsaid reservoir is replenishable and stores a cosmetic; wherein saidbrush head includes a plurality of bristles; wherein said reservoir andsaid brush head are coupled through a shaft for dispensing said cosmeticfrom said reservoir to said brush head; wherein said wand is actuated todispense said cosmetic onto said plurality of bristles; wherein saidplurality of bristles extend radially outwards from said base of saidwand; and further wherein said cosmetic applicator is a makeup brush forapplying the cosmetic to the skin of a user.
 2. The cosmetic applicatorof claim 1, wherein each of said plurality of bristles comprise anopening therethrough for dispensing said cosmetic.
 3. The cosmeticapplicator of claim 1, wherein said plurality of bristles are uniform inthickness and uniform in height for applying said cosmetic onto a skinsurface of a user.
 4. The cosmetic applicator of claim 1, wherein saidcosmetic is selected from a group consisting of a liquid, a solid, apowder, an aqueous solution, a non-aqueous solution and an emulsion. 5.The cosmetic applicator of claim 4, wherein said plurality of bristlesare comprised of a material selected from a group consisting of aplastic, a nylon and a synthetic fiber.
 6. The cosmetic applicator ofclaim 4, wherein said plurality of bristles comprise an animal hairselected from a group consisting of a squirrel, a badger, a mink, akolinsky sable and a weasel.
 7. The cosmetic applicator of claim 1,wherein said wand comprises a hollow ergonomic handle for holding saidcosmetic applicator.
 8. The cosmetic applicator of claim 1, wherein saidbrush head is selectively removable from said wand for accessing saidreservoir.
 9. A cosmetic applicator comprising: a wand having a centralreservoir; a connector having a central shaft therethrough forconnecting said wand with a brush head; wherein said reservoir isreplenishable and stores a cosmetic; wherein said brush head includes aplurality of bristles; wherein said reservoir and said brush head arecoupled through said shaft for dispensing said cosmetic from saidreservoir to said brush head; wherein said wand is actuated to dispensesaid cosmetic onto said plurality of bristles by rotation of saidconnector; wherein said plurality of bristles extend radially outwardsfrom said base of said wand; and further wherein said cosmeticapplicator is a makeup brush for applying the cosmetic to the skin of auser.
 10. The cosmetic applicator of claim 9, wherein said plurality ofbristles include openings therethrough for dispensing said cosmetic. 11.The cosmetic applicator of claim 9, wherein said plurality of bristlesare uniform in thickness and uniform in height for applying saidcosmetic onto a skin surface of a user.
 12. The cosmetic applicator ofclaim 9, wherein said cosmetic is selected from a group consisting of aliquid, a solid, a powder, an aqueous solution, a non-aqueous solution,and an emulsion.
 13. The cosmetic applicator of claim 12, wherein saidplurality of bristles include a material selected from a groupconsisting of a plastic, a nylon, and a synthetic fiber.
 14. Thecosmetic applicator of claim 12, wherein said plurality of bristlesinclude an animal hair selected from a group consisting of a squirrel, abadger, a mink, a kolinsky sable, and a weasel.
 15. The cosmeticapplicator of claim 9, wherein said wand includes a hollow ergonomichandle for holding said cosmetic applicator.
 16. The cosmetic applicatorof claim 9, wherein said brush head is selectively removable from saidwand for accessing said reservoir.
 17. A cosmetic applicator comprising:a wand including a central reservoir for storing a cosmetic product; aconnector including a central shaft therethrough for connecting saidwand with a brush head at a bottom end of said wand; a suction pipeconnecting a push button actuator with said reservoir; wherein said pushbutton actuator proximal to a top end of said wand; wherein saidreservoir is replenishable and stores a cosmetic; wherein said brushhead includes a plurality of bristles; wherein said reservoir and saidbrush head are coupled through said shaft for migrating said cosmeticfrom said reservoir to said brush head; wherein said plurality ofbristles receive uniform supply of said cosmetic from said reservoirwhen said push button is actuated by a user for activating said suctionpipe; wherein said suction pipe blocks the migration of said cosmeticfrom said reservoir to said plurality of bristles when said push buttonis released; wherein said plurality of bristles extend radially outwardsfrom said base of said wand; and further wherein said cosmeticapplicator is a makeup brush for applying the cosmetic to the skin of auser.
 18. The cosmetic applicator of claim 17, wherein said plurality ofbristles include openings therethrough for dispensing said cosmetic. 19.The cosmetic applicator of claim 17, wherein said plurality of bristlesinclude an animal hair selected from a group consisting of a squirrel, abadger, a mink, a kolinsky sable, and a weasel.
 20. The cosmeticapplicator of claim 17, wherein said brush head is selectively removablefrom said wand for accessing said reservoir.